# (Not Boring) Timer vs Time’s Up!

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Time’s Up! at 84% against (Not Boring) Timer's 67%. Time’s Up! also leads on device support (5 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.4 vs 26.0). (Not Boring) Timer's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and ratings volume (2.6K vs 435). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. (Not Boring) Timer sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Time’s Up! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

(Not Boring) Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: (Not Boring) Timer has 2.6K ratings behind it against 435, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of (Not Boring) Timer's written reviews are positive against 84% of Time’s Up!'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

(Not Boring) Timer ships an update monthly, Time’s Up! every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | (Not Boring) Timer | Time’s Up! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/not-boring-timer/id1531048091/reviews)** | [4.6 (435 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/times-up-visual-timer/id1550456653/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.6K** | 435 |
| Positive reviews | 67.3% of reviews | **84.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 217 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Not Boring Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1531048093) | [Overdesigned, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/914665832) |

## What reviewers say

### (Not Boring) Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/not-boring-timer/id1531048091)

This app offers a visually engaging and intuitive timer experience, inspired by simple egg timers. It features a unique overshoot function, a game-like interface with 3D animations, and customizable skins. Widgets provide quick access to timers for daily routines.

**Highlights:** Overshoot and stopwatch modes, Game-like 3D interface, Large, readable display, Customizable skins, Home screen widgets, Screen always on option

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Super !Boring Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Super !Boring Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Andy Skin | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chroma Skin | $4.99 | one-time |
| Monsters Skin | $4.99 | one-time |
| Opal Skin | $9.99 | one-time |
| Karat Skin | $9.99 | one-time |
| Cedar Skin | $9.99 | one-time |
| !Timer Plus Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and beautiful design
- 🎨 Visually appealing with different skins
- 🔊 Great background music and sound effects
- 💡 Minimalist and fun to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Limited timer options (only up to 90 minutes)
- ⏱️ No option to set timers in seconds
- 🔒 Subscription-based model
- 🤔 Confusing for some users on how to use

**Reported bugs**

- Widget doesn't always start the timer correctly
- Sound doesn't work when phone is on silent mode

**Requested features**

- Add support for longer timers (over 90 minutes)
- Implement seconds option for more precise timing
- Integrate with Dynamic Island on newer iPhones
- Add alarm functionality
- Allow users to set custom timer intervals


### Time’s Up!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/times-up-visual-timer/id1550456653)

This app offers a fun and engaging way to track time with visually appealing countdowns. It's perfect for managing tasks, study sessions, or bedtime routines for both children and adults. Choose from unique visual styles or traditional clocks, and customize alerts for a personalized experience.

**Highlights:** Visual countdown styles (Reveal, Pixelate, Puzzle), Customizable alert sounds and colors, iCloud timer syncing across devices, Live Activities for Lock Screen and Dynamic Island, Guided Access for child lock, AirPlay and tvOS support for TV display, Minute-by-minute audio updates

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Time’s Up! Unlimited | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helps with time blindness
- 👍 Simple and intuitive UI
- 👍 Customizable timer settings
- 👍 Useful for ADHD and autism
- 👍 Great for classrooms and kids

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and performance issues
- 🔒 Paywall after limited free usage
- 🔒 Lack of flexibility in timer settings
- 🔒 Cannot move timer window freely

**Reported bugs**

- Hotkey functionality broken after update
- Timer not working after app update
- No sound at the end of timer

**Requested features**

- Allow longer timer durations
- Add ability to set multiple timers
- Improve customization options
- Provide more sound/alert options
- Add child-proof timer lock feature


## Frequently asked questions

### Is (Not Boring) Timer free?

(Not Boring) Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Time’s Up! free?

Time’s Up! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, (Not Boring) Timer or Time’s Up!?

(Not Boring) Timer is rated higher. (Not Boring) Timer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while Time’s Up! averages 4.6 from 435 ratings.

### Do (Not Boring) Timer or Time’s Up! have ads?

Neither (Not Boring) Timer nor Time’s Up! shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, (Not Boring) Timer or Time’s Up!?

(Not Boring) Timer ships an update monthly, and Time’s Up! every 6 weeks. Most recently, (Not Boring) Timer was updated on September 29, 2026 and Time’s Up! on September 27, 2026.

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